Description
Rich Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars combine classic French dessert elegance with creamy American cheesecake. Caramelized sugar topping and silky filling create an irresistible dessert you cannot resist sampling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing firmly into a parchment-lined baking pan, then bake at 325F (160C) until golden and let cool completely.
- Cheesecake Mixture: Whip cream cheese until silky, gradually adding sugar and vanilla extract, then incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Batter Refinement: Gently fold in sour cream and flour, mixing until the cheesecake batter achieves a perfectly smooth consistency without lumps.
- Baking Process: Pour the creamy mixture over the prepared crust, distributing evenly, and bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and center remains slightly jiggly.
- Cooling Technique: Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually inside the oven with the door slightly ajar, preventing potential surface cracking.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to develop optimal flavor and achieve proper texture.
- Caramelization Finale: Sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar across the surface, then use a kitchen torch to create a crisp, golden-brown crust, moving continuously to ensure even caramelization.
- Serving Preparation: Allow the caramelized topping to cool and harden completely before slicing into elegant bars.
Notes
- Prevent Cracking Technique: Cool the cheesecake gradually inside the oven with door slightly ajar to minimize surface cracks and maintain smooth texture.
- Smooth Batter Secret: Ensure cream cheese is room temperature and whip thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky-smooth cheesecake base.
- Precise Sugar Caramelization: Move torch constantly when creating brulee topping to avoid burning, aiming for an even golden-brown caramel layer.
- Make-Ahead Advantage: Refrigerate cheesecake bars for at least 4 hours or overnight to develop rich flavors and achieve perfect set consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg